Tag #Mediterranean Sea

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Three Sisters Drown in Mediterranean Migrant Boat Tragedy

Three young Sudanese sisters drowned when their boat sank off the coast of Libya while attempting to reach Italy; rescuers saved 65 others but a fourth person is missing, highlighting the dangers of this migration route.

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eDNA Technology Aids in Tracking Endangered Mediterranean White Sharks

Using environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from seawater samples by citizen scientists across 22 Mediterranean countries, the White Shark Chase project is tracking endangered white sharks and other marine species to enhance conservation efforts. The project, which has confirmed white shark presence in...

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27 Migrants Dead in Lampedusa Shipwreck

Two migrant boats sank off Lampedusa, Italy, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 60 survivors; the incident occurred 14 nautical miles from Lampedusa after the boats left Tripoli, Libya, highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by migrants in the Mediterranean.

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27 Migrants Dead in Lampedusa Shipwreck

Two boats carrying migrants capsized off Lampedusa, Italy, resulting in at least 27 deaths and 60 survivors. The incident occurred on Wednesday, with the boats originating from Tripoli, Libya, and highlighting the ongoing dangers faced by those attempting to cross the Mediterranean.

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Mediterranean Microplastic Pollution: Research Reveals Urgent Need for Action

French scientists are investigating microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, which contains 7% of the world's microplastics, focusing on the chemical pollutants and their effects on marine life and humans, prompting calls for stricter regulations and reduced plastic production.

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Mediterranean Microplastic Pollution: A French Research Expedition

French scientists are investigating microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, which, despite its small size, contains 7% of the world's microplastics. The study analyzes the chemical composition and impact on marine life, highlighting the need for drastic production and chemical reduction.

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Libyan Boats Harass Italian NGO Mediterranea; Migrant Deaths Reported

A Libyan fast boat, similar to those Italy provided, closely shadowed the Italian NGO Mediterranea's ship for hours in international waters off Tripoli, following earlier intimidations by up to eight Libyan vessels; meanwhile, other Libyan boats intercepted migrants attempting the sea crossing, with...

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Mediterranean Sea's Tropical Transformation: Invasive Species Threaten Biodiversity

Rising Mediterranean Sea temperatures, reaching 30°C in Antalya, Turkey, are causing an influx of Red Sea species through the Suez Canal, disrupting the ecosystem with venomous lionfish and other invasive species, and threatening biodiversity across the region.

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Boat Capsizing off Lampedusa Leaves at Least 23 Migrants Dead

A boat carrying approximately 95-110 migrants capsized off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, resulting in at least 23 deaths, while 60 survivors including 21 minors were rescued; the incident highlights the dangers of the central Mediterranean migrant route.

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Overfishing and Pollution Devastate Mediterranean Sea, Threatening Coastal Communities

Fishermen in Libya and Egypt report drastically reduced fish catches due to industrial overfishing, plastic pollution (730 tons daily entering the Mediterranean according to the UN), sewage, and coastal development destroying spawning grounds; governments are slow to respond to their concerns.

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Mediterranean Microplastic Pollution: A Call for Systemic Change

French scientists are studying microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean Sea near Toulon, finding alarming levels and highlighting the need to reduce plastic production and ban hazardous chemicals to protect marine life and human health.

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Balearic Islands See Sharp Rise in Boat Arrivals

Favorable weather conditions caused a surge in boat arrivals to the Balearic Islands, with 284 people rescued in 48 hours, bringing the total for the year to 3,500, a 124% increase from the previous year.

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